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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Basin boys basketball roundup, Feb. 2 – 7
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season concludes this week, district competition is going to ramp up fast. See below where your favorite teams stand and their curr…
Gas prices increase, WA over $4
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices climbed again across the nation, Washington and locally in Grant and Adams counties. After a several week trend of an average below $4 …
Adams Co. and Grant Co. jail rosters for Feb. 9, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilt…
Mavs girls show grit in home loss
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls squad (4-16) suffered a 54-34 loss at home to the Eastmont Wildcats. Despite the loss, the players never waned in t…
A champion of a dog
MOSES LAKE — Meet Skrappy, this two‑year‑old, small‑but‑mighty mixed‑breed pup is full of copper‑colored charm and ready to scrap his way right into your heart…
Basin girls basketball roundup, Feb. 3 – 7
MOSES LAKE — As we enter the final week of the regular season for most basin girls basketball teams, several are making their final pushes for the postseason w…
STUDIO BASIN: Ephrata bond measure with Superintendent Ken Murray
On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston sat down with Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray to discuss the Feb. 2026 bon…
MLHS boys fend off Eastmont rally
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-6) held the Eastmont Wildcats comeback attempt in the second half to win 79-76 Friday. Head Coach Craig Groth said th…
No injuries in Moses Lake car fire Monday
MOSES LAKE — A vehicle fire slowed, but didn’t stop, the line of parents dropping off students at Columbia Middle School Monday morning. Nobody was hurt in the…
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 10-16, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Basketball has entered postseason play for athletes around the basin. Check out where the local athletes will be headed this week.
Planning a healthy move underway at Samaritan
MOSES LAKE — Finishing work is still underway, but there’s plenty of activity at the new Samaritan Hospital on Clover Drive. Patients will start being treated …
Country Sweethearts raises money for cancer fighters
MOSES LAKE — It’s a rare person who hasn’t been touched by cancer one way or another, said Jay Ballinger, who delivered the blessing before the Columbia Basin …
McFadden Family Motors cuts the ribbon on new lot
MOSES LAKE — The little lot on Broadway in Moses Lake is again full of cars. Owner RJ McFadden officially cut the ribbon on McFadden Family Motors Wednesday af…
WEATHER: Feb. 9 – Feb. 14, 2026
WEATHER: Feb. 9 – Feb. 14, 2026
Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defense won this championship. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pumme…